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After Harvest, Mark wanted to spend as much time roping and riding as he could. Knowing his upcoming his shoulder surgery would prevent him from riding for awhile, we all joined in. Mark worked with Jake's friend Keaton who really wanted to learn the ins and outs or roping. He picked it up really well. It didnt take long with our newest addition Roany for him to learn. Roany is an older rope horse that Tony was going to buy for his son. We ended up buying him on the condition that when Tony was ready, he could buy him back. The timing just wasn't right for Tony and we have been enjoying him. He has a good disposition and does really well in the box and roping, ideal for learning. He has been quiet and fairly sound. We know he is a teenaged horse, but not quite sure his age. Jake and Keaton hang out in the arena practicing roping and sometimes riding too. It's a great hobby for them to do in their free time and keeps them out of trouble. It also helps that chicks dig it. 

   
   


One weekday my cousin James came up to our place to give Luke a lesson. We have been doing lessons via zoom. He brought his three kids along for some pony rides. They were very excited until it was time to get on. The oldest Mayley rode with caution, JoJo wanted nothing to do with riding and sat only for a picture, and 3 year old Nigel would have ridden all day. They were so cute. I entertained them during Luke's lesson and we played with horses. They are super sweet kids. It is fun to connect with James and his family. He had been the Worship leader for a church plant on the Drake campus. I really enjoy hearing him and Luke play together. As much as Luke doesnt enjoy practice, he really gets a lot out of his time in lessons and enjoys it. 
  

  

  




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